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How to Treat Sensitive Teeth

June 5, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Do you feel sharp pain when you eat, drink, or brush your teeth? You may have sensitive teeth. Worn enamel or exposed tooth roots can cause sensitivity. Cavities, cracked teeth, gum disease, or a reaction to bleaching can also cause temporary tooth pain. But you don’t have to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: dental treatments, fluoride, talk to your dentist, tooth damage, Tooth Enamel, tooth sensitivity

Anatomy of a Tooth

May 27, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

The tooth is a versatile tool. Not only do healthy smiles make people more attractive, teeth are also used to break down food for digestion. But the functions of teeth are not just limited to cutting, grinding, and chewing. They also help with speech development and play a role … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Anatomy of a Tooth, dental pulp, dentin, the human body, Tooth Enamel

Bad Habit to Break – Teeth as Tools

August 6, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? It’s time to break those bad habits before you damage your teeth.

Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? Well, we’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, misuse of teeth can cause chips cracks or breaks in teeth, nail biting, natural teeth, Tooth Enamel

Nail Biting is a No-No

May 30, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Biting your nails can cause more pain that just a hangnail. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out-of-place. In addition, nail biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who bite their fingernails when stressed, chew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: breaking bad habits, bruxism, facial pain, headaches, manage stress and anxiety, nail biting, stress relief, sugar free gum, Tooth Enamel

Chew Gum For Healthy Teeth – YES!

May 28, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

I’ve said over and over again on this blog how bad sugar is for your teeth. Is it hypocritical of me to now say that I want you to chew gum – and so does your dentist? Not in the least, as long as it’s the correct kind of gum. It’s true that sugar causes the natural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: flow of saliva, ingredients, natural bacterias, smile healthy, sugar free gum, Tooth Enamel, xylitol

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